On Thursday evening, December 8, a fire began in the storage pit at our Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, Maryland. The fire is under control but firefighters continue to be on the scene. It will take several days to resolve this situation.

How will the fire affect Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station customers?

We discourage commercial haulers and self-delivering customers from delivering trash to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station until Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

We will post updates as we learn more information about the fire and its impact on our operations.

Will the fire affect residential curbside collections?

No, we expect our residential curbside collections to be made on their normal schedule.

Compost bin pickup locations

Who may pick up bins?

Bins are available to Montgomery County, Maryland, residents and businesses only.

How much do the bins cost?

Pick up bins at no additional charge!

What are the bins' features?

Assembly in minutes without tools

Easily adjustable size to fit large or small yards

17.6 cubic feet capacity

Slide off for easy turning or access

Easily moved or stored, weighing only 8 pounds

UV-stabilization for 5 to 10 years of use

The compost bins come in tight rolls, secured with a cardboard wrapper, for transport. The rolls are about 3 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. They are lightweight, and easy to carry.